Women In Film and General Motors Announce 2006 Acceleration Grant for Emerging Filmmakers
Jul 24, 2006
Outstanding Women Pursuing Careers in Entertainment Given Inside Track to Network With Industry Leaders; To Obtain an Application, Visit www.women-in-film.com; Deadline Submission Is Sept. 1, 2006. Winners to Be Announced Oct. 16th LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- July 24, 2006 -- The second annual "Acceleration Gra ... Continue reading
Children, pets and cars a risky summertime mix, warns BCAA
Jul 23, 2006
BURNABY, BC, July 21 /CNW/ - With hotter than average temperatures predicted for the coming week, BCAA is warning drivers of the potential dangers surrounding hot cars and accidentally locking children and pets inside. So far this year, BCAA has rescued more than 130 children and 40 pets from locked cars. Many of the ' ... Continue reading
Jeep Compass Marketing Campaign Targets New Buyers for the Jeep Brand - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 21, 2006
* Bobblehead characters star in integrated ad campaign launching this month * All-new 2007 Jeep(R) Compass delivers fun, freedom, utility, fuel- efficiency and Jeep 4x4 capability at an affordable price * First Jeep vehicle to offer fuel economy of 30 mpg - competes in fast- growing compact SUV segment AUBURN HILLS, Mi ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Radio Brings Auto Expertise to XM Satellite Radio
Jul 21, 2006
NEW YORK--July 21, 2006--MOTOR TREND, the world's automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced XM Satellite Radio will broadcast MOTOR TREND Radio as of Saturday, July 22, expanding its national audience reach by more than six million listeners. MOTOR TREND Radio will be avai ... Continue reading
Half of Motorists Want Elderly Drivers Banned From Road
Jul 21, 2006
LONDON, July 21 -- Congestion on Britain's streets is getting worse, but drivers polled by online insurance broker www.motorinsurance.co.uk have a novel solution: ban elderly drivers from the roads. In a shocking display of blatant and unfounded ageism, almost half of drivers polled (49%) said that banning elderly moto ... Continue reading
Electronic Safety Flares, a Revolution in Automotive Safety
Jul 21, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 21 -- Most automotive safety kits contain at least one incendiary, or strike, flare - but, with burn temperatures above 5,000 degrees and an ingredient list full of toxic chemicals, the flares themselves are dangerous to both the user and the environment. Now there is an alternative: The Keyston ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2006
Stuttgart, Jul 21, 2006 Exactly 99 years after the first transcontinental automobile marathon, Mercedes-Benz invites to a long-distance drive Paris â Beijing in the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The âE-Class Experienceâ starts in the French capital on October 21st 2006. Candidates may appl ... Continue reading
2006 British International Motor Show: a huge success!
Jul 20, 2006
<p> Andrew Frankl<br> European Bureau Chief<br> The Auto Channel<p> It took the Motor Show 30 years to get back to London, where it belongs. The manufacturers tired very hard over the years to make it work in Birmingham, nearer to the middle of England but it never really took off. So, after a great deal of trepidation ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2006
Lexus Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction With Dealer Service WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 20 -- Customer satisfaction with the overall experience within the dealership can considerably impact a dealer's revenue gain per customer, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study(S ... Continue reading
2006 Hyundai Azera Limited Review
Jul 20, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited Hyundai is serious about competing with the established players in the automotive world, and none of its products show this intent better than its flagship Azera sedan. All new for the 2006 model year, the Azera could be seen as a replacement for Hyundai' ... Continue reading
Motorcycle and Scooter Sales Get Pumped Up in First Half of 2006
Jul 20, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--July 20, 2006--Motorcycle and scooter sales continued climbing for the first half of this year, putting two-wheelers on the road to 14 straight years of increasing popularity. Compared to the first half of 2005, among the 15 leading brands, bike sales jumped 10.9 percent through the second quarter, acco ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Rolls Out Summer Rate Incentives on Select GM Vehicles
Jul 20, 2006
Industry's Top-Selling Certified Brand Offers Affordable GMAC Financing Rates as Low as 4.5% APR DETROIT â GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industryâs top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand according to Autodata Corp., today announced a nationwide summer rate incentive program on select GM vehic ... Continue reading
Dodge Charger Flexes Its Modern Muscle in the Upcoming Comedy 'My Super Ex-Girlfriend'
Jul 19, 2006
* Dodge Brand Delivers Superior Performance in Upcoming Ivan Reitman-Directed Film * Stars Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson Joined by the Red-Hot 2006 Dodge Charger AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 19 -- Driving into theaters July 21, 2006, "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" features a 2006 Dodge Charger in the film's storyline. The Dodge C ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2006
WARREN, Mich. - General Motors today joined Meijer, CleanFUEL USA and State officials in celebrating the grand opening of Meijer's first E85 ethanol fueling station in the state of Michigan. The pump is one of 20 that will be installed at Meijer gas stations across the state before the end of this year. The pump openin ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., July 19 -- Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES), an automotive industry solution to the nationally recognized shortage of automotive technicians, and its 14 partnering manufacturers and the National Automobile Dealers Association honored Chris Shahsiah, a high school senior at Virginia Beach Tec ... Continue reading
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